Contracts Administrator (contingent 034)

Title: Contracts Administrator (contingent 034)

A secret security clearance is required.

Location: APG, MD

Requirements:

Seeking acquisition and contract planning expertise, supporting the efficient and compliant execution of programs within CPE IEW&S.

• Provide expert review and guidance on critical acquisition documents – including PWS, QASPs, SCAs, Acquisition Plans, and Contract Strategies – for CPE IEW&S Program Managers (PMs) and Product/Deputy Managers (PdMs).
• Prepare and analyze contract metrics, establish and monitor contract milestones in coordination with requiring activities and the Army Contracting Command (ACC), and provide regular updates to CPE leadership on Acquisition Lead Times (ALT) and potential award slips.
• Act as a primary liaison between PMs and ACC, facilitating communication and collaboration throughout the acquisition lifecycle; participate in various milestone and programmatic reviews.
• Provide technical expertise in document writing during the Integrated Product Team process, assist with Program Status Reviews up to the CPE level, and coordinate/conduct contract training and in-house seminars for program managers.
• Perform risk analysis on contracting milestones, provide subject matter expertise on the impact of new contracting regulations/guidance, and assist in planning contract actions with realistic IMS schedules and ALTs.
• Provide acquisition management support services for the CPE IEW&S Headquarters Office, including management of the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT) and BI Report Tools, and maintain/update content across the Procurement Portfolio.
• Develop and implement methods, processes, and tools to strive for cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies in acquisition activities.
• Must demonstrate specific experience supporting DoD 5000 procurements / ACAT programs.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree- Business
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contracting or database management.
• DAU Contracting Level II Certified or industry equivalent.